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    Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y

    4.6
    (3 reviews)
    Optical: 4.8
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 4.2
    Focal Length
    35mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica)
    Weight
    242g
    Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    48 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 242 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 20 months of tracked sales — pay around the $229.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $229.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $261.00
    All-time low
    $145.00
    Latest sale
    $187.00

    Best deals

    395 of 779 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $229.00 fair value.

    • May 9, 2025$145.00$-84.00 / typical
    • May 9, 2025$150.00$-79.00 / typical
    • Mar 23, 2025$151.00$-78.00 / typical
    • May 9, 2025$151.00$-78.00 / typical
    • Mar 23, 2025$152.00$-77.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length35mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.4m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight242g
    Length48.6mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Lens5.0/5

    Lens Very good quality.

    nice lens4.0/5

    nice lens good

    Péter Papp4.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y?

    Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y is a camera lens with 35mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 242g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y typically sells for around $145.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 3 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2.8 C/Y?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Distagon T 28mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon T 28mm f/2 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 C/Y.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.7
    Optical4.8/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value4.2/5
    Bokeh4.7/5
    Usability4.7/5
    Based on 6 reviewers

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